Abstract: This collection contains stereoscopic and 35mm slides and black and white photographs taken of Los Angeles theatre and ballet
performances. The photographs in the collection were taken by Ross Brown, who photographed performances in Southern California
in the 1940s and 1950s.

This collection consists of stereoscopic slides, 35mm slides, and black and white photographic prints of musical theatre and
ballet performances in Los Angeles. Performances documented include
Peter Pan with Mary Martin in the title role; dancers John Kriza, Nora Kaye, Erik Bruhn and Lupe Serrano in performances of
Mille Angot;
A Streetcar Named Desire; and
Billy the Kid between 1940 and 1960. Also included in the collection is a Kodaslide Stereo Viewer II.

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright to unpublished materials belongs to the heirs of the writers. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must
be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Acquisition

This collection was purchased.

Historical Note

The photographs in this collection were taken by Ross Brown, a photographer who documented many Southern California theatre
performances in the 1940s and 1950s.